Welcome to Bellbrook!

The City of Bellbrook was settled in 1816 and was named for one of its
founders, Stephen Bell. The City first attained a population of over
5,000 in 1970 when Bellbrook annexed a large part of western Sugarcreek
Township. This led to official city status in 1974. The current census
numbers residents at approximately 7,000 today. Bellbrook is unique
because it provides a full range of services without a local income tax,
being one of about 4 of Ohio’s over 250 cities without an income tax.

Bellbrook Water Rates Remain Unchanged

March 12, 2015 - The City of Bellbrook will not increase water rates
for the fourth straight year. At the City Council meeting on
Monday, February 9, City Manager Mark Schlagheck made a presentation to
Council concerning water rates and the status of the city's Water Fund.
Given the stability of the Water Fund and the city's management of the
water system's resources, Council decided to hold water rates at current
levels. Council passed the last water rate increase in February
2011. The Bellbrook Service Department also presented a video to
provide Council and the public with an overview of the water system.

February 24, 2015 - On
February 23, 2015, Fire Chief Jim Neidhard presented the 2014 Bellbrook Fire Department
Annual Report before City Council.
The report provides detail on the activities performed by the department over the past year. Included in the report are fire statistics, EMS statistics, personnel training and community outreach events.

February 13, 2015 - At the February 9, 2015, City Council meeting,
Service Director Dale Wilson presented this Water System overview video
to Council. During the meeting, Council discussed the current
water system and water rates.

February 2, 2015 - The Bellbrook Fire Department held their annual
awards banquet on January 10, 2015. The event is held each year to
recognize members of the department for their service to the Bellbrook
community. It is also an opportunity for the department to gather
and discuss the past, present and future. 2014 was a year of
change for the Bellbrook Fire Department with a change in leadership, as
well as the departure and addition of several members of the department.

December 8, 2014 - The December city newsletter will be arriving in
resident's mailboxes this week! The newsletter contains
information on city services and community events.

To view the current newsletter, or newsletters from the past, please go
to the City Newsletters
page.

Bellbrook Receives Auditor of State Award

November 25, 2014 - A recent financial audit of the City of Bellbrook by
the Auditor of State's office has returned a clean audit report.
Bellbrook's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of
State Award.

November 21, 2014 - The City of Bellbrook is seeking residents of the City of Bellbrook to serve as
members of the following board:

-Village Review Board

An application for appointment can be found on the
Boards &
Commissions page, obtained by calling the City offices at (937) 848-4666, or by e-mailing the Clerk of Council at
c.smith@cityofbellbrook.org. The application may be submitted either
by mail or e-mail.

June 25, 2014 - The City of Bellbrook Police Department wants to remind
residents of the Vacation House Check program. The department
provides a free residential security check for residents who go on
vacation or are away from their home for an extended period. The
Vacation House Check program is part of the Bellbrook Police
Department's greater goal of keeping the City of Bellbrook a safe
community in which to live and work.

June 17, 2014 - The Bellbrook Historical Museum Trustees and the City of
Bellbrook invite the community to help with the continuing restoration
of the Bellbrook Historical Museum by purchasing commemorative bricks.
Proceeds for the Commemorative Brick Fundraiser will go toward the
restoration of the Museum building. Pave a path for the future of
your beloved Museum!Read more in the Press Release

The Municipal Building (15 East Franklin Street) has a meeting room for use by residents and local organizations. The Community Room fits about 30 people and has tables and chairs. Food is discouraged from being brought into the room. The room is not to be used for business or for-profit organizations.

You may reserve the Community Room for one time use, or on a recurring basis, by calling the Administrative Office at (937) 848-4666.

Hours of use are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Website Comments and Suggestions

If you have a comment or suggestion that you would
like to share with us, please
email Don Buczek at
don.buczek@cityofbellbrook.org. We would like to know what you think of the
new site!